The Washington critic., 1887-02-05
You say the old man has 10 OF
cash. Where does he keep It 2"

You say the old man has 10 OF
cash. Where does he keep IT."
That's for us 10 find OUT
NO one is TO be seriously hur',
mind YOU
"Oh, Wade, you're too fres 1; we've
got the team, and we will ret the
money and dig out"
What If they get wind Of tiis, aud
follow us?"
Wen leave the wagon, and m punt
the horses and ride. No horses in
town could catch u.s.
81 must have a saddle, then, or I'd
break my neck in the dark"
There's two saddles hanging in the
harness room; well take them. Stow
away those things and make room"
Rolling the lantern In one of his
coats. 1t was soon packed snugly uu.
der the seat. The other coat followed
and they turned to 20 into the barn
again.
Say now, no fooling, swear that you
won't harm the old folks or that boy"
II swear will harm the first one who
opposes me; the money Twill have; now
lead the way TO The harness.room. It's
coniounded dark in here"
For n moment Lewis stood as one
pc,ifed; then, with all his might he
slammed the heavy door together, and
the spring lock caughtit II just as heavy
body banged against II from the inside.
n o danger oi i,sgiyipg way, and there
was no other door opening outside
Quickly uniying the horses he headed
them towards town. A few sharp
words and they were flying over the
ground at speed tnat would have as.
tOnishcd their owner If he could have
seen thCm.
The two miles into town seemed
terrible distance 10 the boy as he went
tearing through the darkness; the rain
beat on his bare head and chilled his
half dressed body, but he did not know
1t.
Could he save them? The poor,
helpless old man at home, and the dear
little woman who had been as kind as
mother TO him?
Cragg S at last, and az he drew his
painting horses up before the hotel the
door opened and several men rushed
out. They were on the watch that
night, and hearing such fast driving
across the bridge they were out TO
learn the cause.
Come quick. Oh do They will
kill him sure"
why, it's preston's boy" said
Cragg, some trouble there, l IN
afraid"
Not stopping for questions, they
sprang into the wagon, and the bays
went homcward as fast as they had
come.
Once there, they found the thieves
securely Gagged, their lantern and coats
with their revolvers In the pocket. were
in the wagon, and in the darkness they
had been unable TO get out. They
were easily secured, and proved to be
Wade Tyler and the bogus detective
In Wade's pocket they found the roll
of bills entire which he had taken
from Stewart $ safe, and in the dctec-
lives coat was letter from one of the
gang, which told the whereabouts of
Billy Goats horse; in fact, It gave the
whole scheme away"
When John came home the next day
and heard the story he could hardly
find words TO thank him; he gave Lewis
the promise of a thorough business
education, then a college course, if he
wished.
A few days after this one of the
same officers who had made the arrest
drove up TO the farm.
Here boy, l have warrant for
you; they want you over TO town."
Sir" said Lewis, as with a scared,
white face he turned to John, who
stood there.
Jump into the carriage there, and
I'll go too, and take care of YOU"
Over at the hotel they found quite a
number of grave-looking men waiting
for them.
The policemen marched in
Heres your man.
After II few questions, the chief
handed him roll Of bills, saying:
There was reward Of $500 offered
for the horse thieves; and you caught
them; there were other robberics
brought TO light through your brave
actions that night, and we have thought
1t only just 10 double the amount make
| good use of II, my boy
Sister Amy finished her course in the
high school, and then went as mistress
of Preston farm.
Lewis was faithful in his studies, as
he was in everything else, and even
Father Preston said he was proud of
Johns boy.